Forest Ecologist Jobs in Minnesota

FOREST RESOURCES RESEARCH INTERN

Job Duties

The Department of Forest Resources and its associated research groups occasionally hire part-time and/or short-term employees (Temporary or Casual) to provide research project support.

These positions take work direction from a faculty or principal investigator as projects require, and may include responsibilities such as:

• Research, collect, analyze, and/or code data.
• Compile and/or create reports.
• Design and/or conduct experiments, surveys, etc.
• Conduct interviews with study participants.
• Assist with evaluation and recording of results.
• Help prepare faculty member’s presentation(s) for conferences, talks, etc.
• Help prepare faculty member’s manuscripts(s) for peer-review.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent or demonstrated relevant work experience

Appointment Structure

• Temporary positions are limited to 67 workdays or fewer in a calendar year.
• Casual positions may exceed 67 workdays, but hours worked must not exceed 14 hours per week.
• Individuals not currently employed by the University of Minnesota may be hired into temporary or casual appointments within these limits.
• Individuals currently employed full time (40 hours/week) by the University of Minnesota may also be appointed to a temporary or casual position as long as the appointment:
• Does not exceed 67 workdays in a calendar year; or
• Extends beyond 67 workdays but does not exceed 14 hours per week.
  • University employees working part time (less than 40 hours/week) can only be appointed to a temporary or casual position if both positions fall under the same employee group and/or PELRA unit.
• Temp Casual appointments follow University policy and are subject to eligibility and classification requirements.

Applicant Pool Notice

This posting does not constitute an announcement of open positions but is used to establish a pool of applicants should openings become available. Applications will be retained for consideration should openings occur. Applications will not be individually acknowledged upon receipt. Appointments may be renewable based on need, funding availability, and satisfactory performance.

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